Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Concussion Syndrome For traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post concussion syndrome (PCS).

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 09-24-2014, 04:56 PM #1
allday310 allday310 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 62
10 yr Member
allday310 allday310 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 62
10 yr Member
Default What do you do to pass time/have fun?

So i am not well enough to go to school now so i was wondering what do you all do? I cannot read more than 13 min at a time, cant watch tv, play video games or be on the computer except max 10 min because i am very light sensitive. My PT has me walking in increasing increments a day.

Im at 13 min 2X a day so im just trying to find something or things to do without over exerting myself. Keep my mind from imploding.
allday310 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 09-24-2014, 06:40 PM #2
willgardner willgardner is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 239
10 yr Member
willgardner willgardner is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 239
10 yr Member
Default

I had months of not being able to do anything. I still cannot read much, still cannot watch tv. I can be on the computer for a bit longer now, which is a life saver. You just have to get past this stage. It was very rough for me, and I did not look forward to another day at all. However, it too will pass. Keep your head up.


Quote:
Originally Posted by allday310 View Post
So i am not well enough to go to school now so i was wondering what do you all do? I cannot read more than 13 min at a time, cant watch tv, play video games or be on the computer except max 10 min because i am very light sensitive. My PT has me walking in increasing increments a day.

Im at 13 min 2X a day so im just trying to find something or things to do without over exerting myself. Keep my mind from imploding.
willgardner is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
allday310 (09-24-2014), underwater (09-28-2014)
Old 09-24-2014, 08:10 PM #3
allday310 allday310 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 62
10 yr Member
allday310 allday310 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 62
10 yr Member
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by willgardner View Post
I had months of not being able to do anything. I still cannot read much, still cannot watch tv. I can be on the computer for a bit longer now, which is a life saver. You just have to get past this stage. It was very rough for me, and I did not look forward to another day at all. However, it too will pass. Keep your head up.
Thank you willgardner for that info. I will and thanks for the confidence boost. In time i guess
allday310 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
willgardner (09-24-2014)
Old 09-24-2014, 08:16 PM #4
Eowyn's Avatar
Eowyn Eowyn is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Sunset Coast, USA
Posts: 711
10 yr Member
Eowyn Eowyn is offline
Member
Eowyn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Sunset Coast, USA
Posts: 711
10 yr Member
Default

Put in a bird feeder or bird bath so you can sit and watch birds
Color - buy a big pack of crayons or colored pencils and Google "coloring pages for adults" or "free mandalas to color"
Play with play-doh or legos
Listen to a meditation or guided relaxation podcast
Do chair yoga
Give yourself a manicure or pedicure
Download a nature sounds app for your phone and listen to it with your eyes closed
Brush and floss your teeth
Take a bubble bath
Experiment with different hairstyles
Take a nap
Snuggle with your pet and/or child
Call friends on the phone
Buy exotic fruits and taste them
Bake cookies or some other very simple recipe
Mindfully peel and eat an orange
Mindfully make and drink a cup of herbal tea
Knit
Crochet
Read (or listen to an audiobook) if it doesn't stress your eyes or your brain
__________________
mTBI and PCS after sledding accident 1-17-2011

Was experiencing:
Persistent headaches, fatigue, slowed cognitive functions, depression
Symptoms exacerbated by being in a crowd, watching TV, driving, other miscellaneous stress & sensory overload
Sciatica/piriformis syndrome with numbness & loss of reflex


Largely recovered after participating in Nedley Depression Recovery Program March 2012:

.


Eowyn Rides Again: My Journey Back from Concussion

.
Eowyn is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
allday310 (09-25-2014), Lara (09-24-2014), RAllen82 (09-24-2014)
Old 09-25-2014, 01:21 PM #5
Jap4iP Jap4iP is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 17
10 yr Member
Jap4iP Jap4iP is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 17
10 yr Member
Default

When I first had my concussion I didn't do a lot either. Recently I found that learning magic tricks has helped me. It is fun, and it feels good when I perform them in front of my family. Another idea could be to listen to the radio. Make sure it isn't too loud though.
Jap4iP is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
allday310 (09-25-2014)
Old 09-25-2014, 01:49 PM #6
allday310 allday310 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 62
10 yr Member
allday310 allday310 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 62
10 yr Member
Default

Thanks everyone for some creative ideas. I am still sound sensitive so too much noise is going to give me some problems. I will try some of these though. I cant breathe well or sleep well so anything involving those is difficult.
allday310 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 09-25-2014, 11:39 PM #7
dawneve dawneve is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 71
10 yr Member
dawneve dawneve is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 71
10 yr Member
Default

Wonderful suggestions, thanks!
dawneve is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 09-24-2014, 08:06 PM #8
ChristineA ChristineA is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 7
10 yr Member
ChristineA ChristineA is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 7
10 yr Member
Default

I found listening to books and podcasts helped pass the time. Most libraries have large collections of books on CD. I subscribed to *edit* since it is much cheaper than I tunes books.

Last edited by Jomar; 09-24-2014 at 10:46 PM. Reason: no linking for new members.
ChristineA is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
allday310 (09-25-2014)
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
How do y'all pass the time? SillyRugger Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Concussion Syndrome 8 12-04-2012 09:25 AM
What do you do to pass the time during the winter? FaithS The Stumble Inn 13 02-13-2010 11:50 AM
to pass the time reverett123 Parkinson's Disease 0 09-08-2008 04:19 PM
The Time Has Come to Pass the ALS Registry Act! BobbyB ALS 1 07-23-2008 02:57 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:37 AM.


Powered by vBulletin • Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

vBulletin Optimisation provided by vB Optimise (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2025 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
 

NeuroTalk Forums

Helping support those with neurological and related conditions.

 

The material on this site is for informational purposes only,
and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment
provided by a qualified health care provider.


Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.